Baby shower is not just any typical celebration. For parents-to-be, especially first timers, it’s a very special moment, unlike any other. And it doesn’t happen very often.
On the other hand, having a baby is such a special gift, a blessing that many are not blessed with. Parents does not want to miss every moment of their baby’s life, sadly babyhood is so fleeting, because they grow up so fast.
If you’re thinking about what is the best gift for a baby shower, I would suggest something that would allow parents or moms to keep precious memories of them and the baby. Here are some ideas.
1. Photo Album
You might be thinking, who wants photo album now that we live in a digital world? Well you know what, there is something about printed photos that make images and shots special. They evoke nostalgic emotion as you flip through the photo album than when you view them on the phone or on computer.
Gift one for the mom-to-be or parents-to-be, so they get the reason to print some of the photos they’ve taken on their phone perhaps, and enjoy flipping through the album and sharing memories as their child grows up.
There are variety of photo album to choose from these days, with differetnt designs and you can now even get them customized. Perhaps you can have one album per year – the child at 1, 2, 3 year old and so on. Moms will surely love to have one.
2. Picture Frames
Like photo album, picture frame is a great way to store and display memories. There are many unique and creative pictures frames, and you can even order customized ones.
For example, a 12 slot picture frame with each slot in different shapes and design. With this one, you can display the baby’s milestones. Photo frames can be kept for years.
3. Journal
This is another creative gift idea that moms specially, will love to receive. Journals today have a lot of designs, and like photo album and picture frames, you can also have it customized.
Journals does not only have notes where the mom can write mementos and milestones of her baby and all the precious experiences she has with her baby. Journal also have slots for printed pictures. It is sort of like photo album but more, because they can store pictures that may be in connection with the notes they’ve written.
4. Photograph Session
This one may be a little costly, but will be very special for the mom or parents-to-be.
Nothing beats a professional photography. Get a gift certificate for photography session to capture the newborn baby’s first smile, for instance. Most moms would love to be able to capture and keep those first moments with their newborn baby, and share beautiful shots with family and friends.
Finally, I hope these ideas may serve as inspiration to you and help give you an idea for a gift.
These gifts can be a keepsake and be kept for years. When the child grows up, moms or parents could share the photo albums or the picture frames or let them read the journal. These gift ideas are creative and thoughtful.